Female Counselling in Burwood, VIC

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Nidhi Khanna
Counsellor, PACFA
2 Endorsed
Burwood, VIC 3125
Hi! I am a certified practising English and Hindi-speaking Counsellor with experience in working with various presentations, including but not limited to stress, anxiety, depression, perinatal depression, trauma and grief. I speak English and Hindi and also understand Urdu, Punjabi, Marathi and Gujarati. I have extensive experience in supporting family violence victims/ survivors, immigrants, refugees, asylum seekers, and carers. I also facilitate Groups for people with a shared lived experience. My services are available in Burwood, Victoria and Online.
Hi! I am a certified practising English and Hindi-speaking Counsellor with experience in working with various presentations, including but not limited to stress, anxiety, depression, perinatal depression, trauma and grief. I speak English and Hindi and also understand Urdu, Punjabi, Marathi and Gujarati. I have extensive experience in supporting family violence victims/ survivors, immigrants, refugees, asylum seekers, and carers. I also facilitate Groups for people with a shared lived experience. My services are available in Burwood, Victoria and Online.
(03) 8771 5140 View (03) 8771 5140
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Kat Aycardo
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Kat has been passionate about supporting adults and children with neurodiversity since 2007. She has specialized in assessment and intervention for individuals with ASD, ADHD, Specific Learning Disability, Intellectual Disability, giftedness, and developmental differences. She is a warm and collaborative clinician with an evidence based and neurodiverse affirming approach to supporting children, adolescents, and adults to reach their individual goals.
Kat has been passionate about supporting adults and children with neurodiversity since 2007. She has specialized in assessment and intervention for individuals with ASD, ADHD, Specific Learning Disability, Intellectual Disability, giftedness, and developmental differences. She is a warm and collaborative clinician with an evidence based and neurodiverse affirming approach to supporting children, adolescents, and adults to reach their individual goals.
(03) 8203 5767 View (03) 8203 5767
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Jacqui Tzefronis
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Serves Area
I’m Jacqui, a registered psychologist with experience in providing counselling and psychological support for a wide range of wellbeing concerns. I’m passionate about helping people navigate some of life’s biggest challenges, find new perspectives, gain clarity and build a foundation for lasting mental health and wellbeing. I support people with a variety of challenges such as anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, workplace and career issues and major life transitions. I also have extensive experience working with emergency services personnel, providing tailored support for workplace and critical incident stress and trauma.
I’m Jacqui, a registered psychologist with experience in providing counselling and psychological support for a wide range of wellbeing concerns. I’m passionate about helping people navigate some of life’s biggest challenges, find new perspectives, gain clarity and build a foundation for lasting mental health and wellbeing. I support people with a variety of challenges such as anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, workplace and career issues and major life transitions. I also have extensive experience working with emergency services personnel, providing tailored support for workplace and critical incident stress and trauma.
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Dawn Vincent
Counsellor, AMHSW
Serves Area
Are you experiencing low mood, finding it hard to stop worrying and feeling dissatisfied with the quality of your relationships or unhappy with your personal or working life? With the busyness of our lives and the pressures and demands we all face daily, our emotional wellbeing is an area which can be neglected. However, there comes a time when we know that it is time to stop and take some action to turn our life around. Counselling with me can help you with the skills and strategies you need to make changes and choices which will allow you to find the satisfaction you seek in the key areas of your life.
Are you experiencing low mood, finding it hard to stop worrying and feeling dissatisfied with the quality of your relationships or unhappy with your personal or working life? With the busyness of our lives and the pressures and demands we all face daily, our emotional wellbeing is an area which can be neglected. However, there comes a time when we know that it is time to stop and take some action to turn our life around. Counselling with me can help you with the skills and strategies you need to make changes and choices which will allow you to find the satisfaction you seek in the key areas of your life.
(03) 9068 5948 View (03) 9068 5948
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Pooja Gupta
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Serves Area
With over a decade of experience working in both school settings and private practice across Melbourne, I am a registered psychologist committed to supporting individuals across the lifespan. My practice is grounded in a client-centred approach, providing a non-judgemental, respectful, and supportive space where clients feel safe to reflect and work towards meaningful change at their own pace. I work with children, adolescents, and adults, tailoring the therapeutic process to each client’s developmental stage and personal goals.
With over a decade of experience working in both school settings and private practice across Melbourne, I am a registered psychologist committed to supporting individuals across the lifespan. My practice is grounded in a client-centred approach, providing a non-judgemental, respectful, and supportive space where clients feel safe to reflect and work towards meaningful change at their own pace. I work with children, adolescents, and adults, tailoring the therapeutic process to each client’s developmental stage and personal goals.
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Amelia Ducker
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Serves Area
Sometimes life can challenge and confront us in unplanned and unexpected ways. You might be wanting to develop more self-confidence, trust, and self-awareness. There might be a need to have support in navigating relationships. Or perhaps a major life transition or trauma has turned everything upside down. I also understand when things might appear to be somewhat together on the outside, but internally, there might be the feelings of stuck-ness disconnection, a general unease, or the nagging of deeper questions connected to direction and meaning. I work with both Adults and Adolescents (aged) 15+ both in person and online.
Sometimes life can challenge and confront us in unplanned and unexpected ways. You might be wanting to develop more self-confidence, trust, and self-awareness. There might be a need to have support in navigating relationships. Or perhaps a major life transition or trauma has turned everything upside down. I also understand when things might appear to be somewhat together on the outside, but internally, there might be the feelings of stuck-ness disconnection, a general unease, or the nagging of deeper questions connected to direction and meaning. I work with both Adults and Adolescents (aged) 15+ both in person and online.
(03) 8771 4627 View (03) 8771 4627
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Lisa Jacques
Social Worker, AMHSW
Serves Area
Hi there, I'm Lisa from Mindful Psychotherapy. I am a Clinical Social Worker and Psychotherapist with over 27 years experience providing therapy to adults, young people, couples and families. I'm passionate about assisting people to work through life's challenges, improve their mental health and wellbeing, grow their self-compassion, live life by their most cherished values and build better relationships. I know it takes courage to come to therapy and I believe it is a privilege to walk alongside you for part of your journey. I am deeply committed to working respectfully and collaboratively with you on what is important to you.
Hi there, I'm Lisa from Mindful Psychotherapy. I am a Clinical Social Worker and Psychotherapist with over 27 years experience providing therapy to adults, young people, couples and families. I'm passionate about assisting people to work through life's challenges, improve their mental health and wellbeing, grow their self-compassion, live life by their most cherished values and build better relationships. I know it takes courage to come to therapy and I believe it is a privilege to walk alongside you for part of your journey. I am deeply committed to working respectfully and collaboratively with you on what is important to you.
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Alicia Fisher
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Hi, my name is Alisha, I enjoy working with children, teenagers, and young adults. Much of my work is directed toward Autism, ADHD, and learning difficulties, including tailored psychological assessments and reports for these issues. I also work with people who experience behavioural and social difficulties, low self-esteem, interpersonal difficulties, depression and anxiety disorders such as separation, phobias, and OCD. I will work collaboratively with parents (where relevant), and other professionals to help you find more peace in life and ensure that the best outcomes can be achieved.
Hi, my name is Alisha, I enjoy working with children, teenagers, and young adults. Much of my work is directed toward Autism, ADHD, and learning difficulties, including tailored psychological assessments and reports for these issues. I also work with people who experience behavioural and social difficulties, low self-esteem, interpersonal difficulties, depression and anxiety disorders such as separation, phobias, and OCD. I will work collaboratively with parents (where relevant), and other professionals to help you find more peace in life and ensure that the best outcomes can be achieved.
(03) 7500 5810 View (03) 7500 5810
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Prue Lewis
Psychologist, PsyBA Endorsed
Serves Area
Currently accepting new clients for in-person and telehealth appointments. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, panic, depression, sleep problems, chronic health issues, or diagnosed or suspected ADHD, we are here to help. Living with mental health concerns is difficult, but we want you to know you’re not alone. At our practice, we provide an accepting, safe and supportive environment for you to explore your challenges, and help you develop practical skills and strategies to improve your wellbeing.
Currently accepting new clients for in-person and telehealth appointments. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, panic, depression, sleep problems, chronic health issues, or diagnosed or suspected ADHD, we are here to help. Living with mental health concerns is difficult, but we want you to know you’re not alone. At our practice, we provide an accepting, safe and supportive environment for you to explore your challenges, and help you develop practical skills and strategies to improve your wellbeing.
(03) 8594 4040 View (03) 8594 4040
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Jennifer Politis
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA - Ed. Psych.
Serves Area
I’m an Educational and Developmental Psychologist and the founder of Mindverse Psychology with over a decade of experience supporting individuals across the lifespan. Many of the families I work with come to therapy seeking clarity, connection, and support. You might be a parent trying to better understand your child’s behaviour, or a young person feeling overwhelmed by school, friendships, or emotions that are hard to explain. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, social challenges, or developmental concerns, it’s not always easy to know what’s going on—or how to help. You’re not alone, and reaching out is a powerful first step.
I’m an Educational and Developmental Psychologist and the founder of Mindverse Psychology with over a decade of experience supporting individuals across the lifespan. Many of the families I work with come to therapy seeking clarity, connection, and support. You might be a parent trying to better understand your child’s behaviour, or a young person feeling overwhelmed by school, friendships, or emotions that are hard to explain. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, social challenges, or developmental concerns, it’s not always easy to know what’s going on—or how to help. You’re not alone, and reaching out is a powerful first step.
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Caroline Rosenberg
Psychologist, PhD, MAPS
Serves Area
You may be experiencing some challenges in your professional and personal life. They may be dealing with work stress, conflict with colleagues, leadership issues or preparing for the next promotion. You may be struggling with personal relationships, purpose in life, or navigating multiple cultural and ethnic backgrounds to establish a solid identity. You want to feel confident and empowered in your professional life, whether that means excelling in your current role or preparing for advancement. You also want to feel fulfilled in your personal life, with strong, supportive relationships and a clear sense of identity and belonging.
You may be experiencing some challenges in your professional and personal life. They may be dealing with work stress, conflict with colleagues, leadership issues or preparing for the next promotion. You may be struggling with personal relationships, purpose in life, or navigating multiple cultural and ethnic backgrounds to establish a solid identity. You want to feel confident and empowered in your professional life, whether that means excelling in your current role or preparing for advancement. You also want to feel fulfilled in your personal life, with strong, supportive relationships and a clear sense of identity and belonging.
(03) 7500 5622 View (03) 7500 5622
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Vanessa Wylie: Relationship-Focused Therapy
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L4
Serves Area
Feeling hurt, shut out, or stuck in the same fight again? Maybe trust has been broken or you no longer feel you are in the relationship you desire. As a relationship therapist, I can help. I work with individuals and couples to break painful patterns, rebuild trust, and reconnect in a way that lasts. Let me help you move back towards loving connection. I’m a mature, relationship-focused therapist who works with individuals and couples to help strengthen trust, improve communication, and restore closeness.
Feeling hurt, shut out, or stuck in the same fight again? Maybe trust has been broken or you no longer feel you are in the relationship you desire. As a relationship therapist, I can help. I work with individuals and couples to break painful patterns, rebuild trust, and reconnect in a way that lasts. Let me help you move back towards loving connection. I’m a mature, relationship-focused therapist who works with individuals and couples to help strengthen trust, improve communication, and restore closeness.
(03) 9605 3530 View (03) 9605 3530
Reconnect Psychological Services
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
Supporting children, teens, and adults to understand themselves and create meaningful change. Our experienced psychologists provide evidence-based assessment and therapy in a warm, collaborative environment. We’re passionate about helping clients build confidence, resilience, and wellbeing. Individual therapy & psychological assessments Neurodiversity-affirming & strengths-focused Glen Waverley - Telehealth available Ready to take the first step?
Supporting children, teens, and adults to understand themselves and create meaningful change. Our experienced psychologists provide evidence-based assessment and therapy in a warm, collaborative environment. We’re passionate about helping clients build confidence, resilience, and wellbeing. Individual therapy & psychological assessments Neurodiversity-affirming & strengths-focused Glen Waverley - Telehealth available Ready to take the first step?
(03) 8771 5130 View (03) 8771 5130
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Arti Mayan
Counsellor, PACFA
Online Only
Close your eyes for a moment and ask yourself. How am I really feeling today? I wonder what emotion comes forward. Now what would you do with this or these emotions? In my experience clients who experience emotional disturbance, often do not know what to do with difficult emotional experience, so it is either avoided or suppressed, later causing mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, stress etc. By focusing on our feelings, I believe we learn how emotions influence our choices/actions, and if we change the way we feel, we can change the way we think and behave.
Close your eyes for a moment and ask yourself. How am I really feeling today? I wonder what emotion comes forward. Now what would you do with this or these emotions? In my experience clients who experience emotional disturbance, often do not know what to do with difficult emotional experience, so it is either avoided or suppressed, later causing mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, stress etc. By focusing on our feelings, I believe we learn how emotions influence our choices/actions, and if we change the way we feel, we can change the way we think and behave.
(03) 7500 5536 View (03) 7500 5536
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Psychology Assessment Services
Psychologist, MPsych, MAPS
Serves Area
Child Psychologist who conducts psychological assessments with children aged between 4 and 17 years. Provide an assessment service only to help diagnose ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Intellectual Disability, Specific Learning Disorders (dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia), Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), and identify giftedness. The most up-to-date gold standard assessments are utilised. Assessments are conducted in a friendly, caring, and respectful manner. Results help to identify a child's strengths and weaknesses, and guide what supports may best help a child at home and school.
Child Psychologist who conducts psychological assessments with children aged between 4 and 17 years. Provide an assessment service only to help diagnose ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Intellectual Disability, Specific Learning Disorders (dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia), Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), and identify giftedness. The most up-to-date gold standard assessments are utilised. Assessments are conducted in a friendly, caring, and respectful manner. Results help to identify a child's strengths and weaknesses, and guide what supports may best help a child at home and school.
(03) 5905 9791 View (03) 5905 9791
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Jen Stargatt
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
While diagnostic labels can convey something about your particular challenges, they fail to capture the complexities of your experience—no two people are alike. I will work alongside you to discover what it is that you need to live a fulfilling life, whatever shape that may take. This might involve reducing the impact of symptoms, developing insight into the origins of your thoughts, feelings and behaviour, making sense of past experiences, clarifying what is important to you, and taking action that will lead you in the right direction.
While diagnostic labels can convey something about your particular challenges, they fail to capture the complexities of your experience—no two people are alike. I will work alongside you to discover what it is that you need to live a fulfilling life, whatever shape that may take. This might involve reducing the impact of symptoms, developing insight into the origins of your thoughts, feelings and behaviour, making sense of past experiences, clarifying what is important to you, and taking action that will lead you in the right direction.
(03) 7065 6448 View (03) 7065 6448
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Dr Anastasiya Suetin
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
As a Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years of experience working in a variety of settings, I am passionate about supporting neurodiversity across the lifespan, with a particular interest in providing high-quality clinical assessments that bring clarity and understanding. Whether working with children, adolescents or adults, I aim to create a safe, respectful space where differences are recognised and celebrated rather than pathologised. I believe that a thoughtful assessment can be a powerful turning point, helping individuals and families better understand strengths, challenges and the pathways forward.
As a Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years of experience working in a variety of settings, I am passionate about supporting neurodiversity across the lifespan, with a particular interest in providing high-quality clinical assessments that bring clarity and understanding. Whether working with children, adolescents or adults, I aim to create a safe, respectful space where differences are recognised and celebrated rather than pathologised. I believe that a thoughtful assessment can be a powerful turning point, helping individuals and families better understand strengths, challenges and the pathways forward.
(03) 8203 5419 View (03) 8203 5419
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Samantha Paranavitana
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Hi! I am Samantha, I am passionate about creating the space for people to discover their self belief,resillience, inner strength and improve their relationships. If you have been dealing with overwhelm,anxiety and depression for awhile you may have experienced a growing fear that change isnt possible for you. I understand. I am a Clinical Counsellor, Core Process psychotherapist,Craniosacral Therapist. NeuroAffective Touch graduate,I have a strong background in yoga and minfulness meditation. I use all of these skills and lived experience to guide you to rediscover the best version of you. Take the first step and reach out today!
Hi! I am Samantha, I am passionate about creating the space for people to discover their self belief,resillience, inner strength and improve their relationships. If you have been dealing with overwhelm,anxiety and depression for awhile you may have experienced a growing fear that change isnt possible for you. I understand. I am a Clinical Counsellor, Core Process psychotherapist,Craniosacral Therapist. NeuroAffective Touch graduate,I have a strong background in yoga and minfulness meditation. I use all of these skills and lived experience to guide you to rediscover the best version of you. Take the first step and reach out today!
(03) 7500 5865 View (03) 7500 5865
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Ruth Adams Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Serves Area
I am a holistic Psychologist with ten years experience working with people who have experienced trauma, complex relationships, financial and work related stress, as well as parenting and generational tension.
I am a holistic Psychologist with ten years experience working with people who have experienced trauma, complex relationships, financial and work related stress, as well as parenting and generational tension.
(03) 7500 5881 View (03) 7500 5881
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Insession Counselling
Psychologist, MSc, PsyBA General
Serves Area
I'm Sanduni, a psychologist and South Asian Woman of Colour with over 10 years of experience in the mental health sector. I started Insession Counselling to provide therapy to people from all cultural backgrounds, gender identities and sexual orientations. Navigating my own experiences of marginalisation and intersectionality as a queer Sri-Lankan woman has allowed me to truly understand how culture, gender and sexuality shape so much of who we are and how we experience relationships. I combine this lived experience with evidence-based psychological interventions so that the therapy you receive is tailored specifically to you.
I'm Sanduni, a psychologist and South Asian Woman of Colour with over 10 years of experience in the mental health sector. I started Insession Counselling to provide therapy to people from all cultural backgrounds, gender identities and sexual orientations. Navigating my own experiences of marginalisation and intersectionality as a queer Sri-Lankan woman has allowed me to truly understand how culture, gender and sexuality shape so much of who we are and how we experience relationships. I combine this lived experience with evidence-based psychological interventions so that the therapy you receive is tailored specifically to you.
(03) 9034 9641 View (03) 9034 9641
Female Counsellors

Does it matter what gender my therapist is?

In general, there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or because they feel more comfortable with a therapist of their own gender due to shared life experiences or perspectives. Considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender may matter or improve their therapeutic experience. The most important consideration is that a client is able to build a trusting relationship with their therapist.

Should I see a female therapist?

Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist. For women, this could be because they believe that they will be able to better connect with a woman, and that a female therapist will be able to relate to their specific challenges and personal issues. It may be particularly beneficial for women to see a female therapist, for example, for gender-specific issues, such as sexism in the workplace, relationship issues, and gender roles. The most important factor in therapy is the client-therapist connection, and a therapist's gender as well as many other factors may play an important role in this.

Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?

Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.

How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?

It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.